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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.93, 24,778.95 and 9,889.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.93, 24,778.95 and 9,889.43 is: 13,647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.93 : 24,778.95 = 9,889.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.93/24,778.95 = 9,889.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.93x = 24,778.95 × 9,889.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.93x = 245,049,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,049,676.78/17,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.29

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